Harlem Globetrotters (video game)
Encyclopedia
Harlem Globetrotters is an NES
sports game about a basketball team who does tricks in order to impress basketball
fans. Unlike most other basketball video games, there is only an exhibition mode in this game where the player can play as either the Harlem Globetrotters
or their long-time rivals, the Washington Generals
. The player can even pull down the referee
's pants
or trip the ref when a free throw
has been called when playing as the Harlem Globetrotters.
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
sports game about a basketball team who does tricks in order to impress basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
fans. Unlike most other basketball video games, there is only an exhibition mode in this game where the player can play as either the Harlem Globetrotters
Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater and comedy. The executive offices for the team are currently in downtown Phoenix, Arizona; the team is owned by Shamrock Holdings, which oversees the various investments of the Roy E. Disney family.Over...
or their long-time rivals, the Washington Generals
Washington Generals
The Washington Generals are an American exhibition basketball team, best known for their spectacular losing streak in exhibition games against the Harlem Globetrotters.-History:...
. The player can even pull down the referee
Official (basketball)
In basketball, an official is a person who has the responsibility to enforce the rules and maintain the order of the game. The title of official also applies to the scorers and timekeepers, as well as other personnel that have an active task in maintaining the game...
's pants
Trousers
Trousers are an item of clothing worn on the lower part of the body from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately...
or trip the ref when a free throw
Free throw
In basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court , and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team...
has been called when playing as the Harlem Globetrotters.